Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: what the hell |
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| na1489 wrote: |
When I first applied to teach in Korea back in 2010/2011, it was unbelievably easy to find a decent position. It seemed like all I had to do was send my resume to a couple places and I was bombarded with offers for teaching contracts.
Three years later, I have MUCH more experience under my belt (in the ESL field) and I can't even seem to find a decent position to apply for.
I sent off a polished resume touting my years of experience in the field to a couple of different recruiters and one of them actually got back to me only to tell me that they were unable to proceed with my application. Haven't heard anything from the others.
Luckily I have a great teaching job in the States right now, so I'm in no rush but I'm worried that the plethora of teaching jobs in Korea, which there once seemed to be an unlimited supply of, is finally starting to dissipate.
I am attributing this to the following possible explanations:
1) Competition for teaching jobs in Korea has drastically increased thanks to the shitty economy
2) English language education as an industry in Korea is not doing well (or at least English language hakwons aren't) OR Korea has decided it no longer needs to waste money on hiring native speaking teachers
3) Bad time of the year to be looking for jobs
4) A combination of the above
Someone please tell me I'm crazy and that things aren't really as bad as they seem in comparison to the "golden years" of 2010-2011.... |
The economy was worse in 2010 than it is now. It sill sucks and isn't to pre 2009 levels. But, it's somewhat better than it was. Your recruiter is full of SH ! t . Use another one. |
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